Ion Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ammonia test and its results?
A
Add the salt to sodium hydroxide (NaOH(aq)) and heat
Damp red litmus paper - should go purple
bubbles
2
Q
What are the results of the silver nitrate test (AgNO3)?
A
Cl- : white ppt Br- : cream ppt I- : yellow ppt SO4-2 : white ppt CO3-2 : white ppt
3
Q
What are the results of the Barium test (Ba(NO3)2) OR (BaCl2)?
A
SO4-2 : white ppt
CO3-2 : white ppt
4
Q
What are the results of the nitric acid test (HNO3)?
A
CO3-2 : bubbles
5
Q
What order should you do the ion tests in?
A
Nitric acid –> Barium –> Silver nitrate –> ammonia
